How to pronounce restrictions
Say it like ree-STRIK-shunz. Restrictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ree
- STRIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrictions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restrictions
American and British speakers say restrictions in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪkʃənz/ in the US and /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-STRIK-shunz.
What does restrictions mean?
- plural of restriction How to pronounce restriction“Restrictions may apply.”
Questions about saying restrictions
How do you pronounce restrictions?
Say ree-STRIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrictions?
Restrictions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ree · STRIK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say restrictions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪkʃənz/ and the British form is /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.